South India Wildlife

Deccan India has diverse physiography with a long
coastline bordered by Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, dense
forests and vast expanses of grasslands, a number of rivers, lagoons and
harbors, lowlands, midlands and highlands of Western and the Eastern
Ghats, shimmering lakes, delta regions and tropical climate with most
colorful range of birds and animals. The large forest tracts south of
the Vindhyachal ranges and South Karnataka house some of the most
notable wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of Karnataka including
B.R. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with Gaurs and Chitals as its main
attractions and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary with Great Indian Gaurs and
Barking Deers as its chief highlights.

The largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala is the Dandeli Kali Wildlife
Sanctuary known for its crocodiles. Angling and fishing can be enjoyed
Bheemeshwari wildlife sanctuary featuring Masheer fish. Nagarahole and
Bandipur National Park are also noteworthy. There are 12 Wildlife
sanctuaries and two National Parks in Kerala. The most famous wildlife
sanctuary here is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Tiger Reserve
featuring Indian Elephants. However, some of the other wildlife and bird
sanctuaries here are Peppara Wildlife sanctuary, Shenduruni Wildlife
sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary,
Idduki Wildlife sanctuary, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife
sanctuary, Parambikulam Wildlife sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Silent Valley
National Park and Eravikulam National Park.

Some of these wildlife sanctuaries are homes to the rare and endangered
species of flora and fauna. There are 5 National Parks and 17 Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu. The varied and popular wildlife sanctuaries
here are Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary,
Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary,
Viralimalai Sanctuary and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. The most famous
national parks here are the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park and
Guindy National Park while the Anna Zoological Park, the Snake Park and
the Crocodile Bank of Chennai are some of the most famous spots to see
the range of fauna species.